Good morning,

I had meant to post this 2 weeks ago.

Back last December, I weighed more than 170...and set 135 as my final goal. I'm pleased to announce that 2 weeks ago, I achieved that....and re-set my goal now to 126.

But the coolio thing is this - two weeks ago when I was at my karate class, I glanced at myself in the mirror and was struck by the following realization - omigosh, I'm hot! My double chins have taken a permanent vacation! My figure is actually that of a woman and not of an overgrown eggplant! Whoo hoo!!!!

It truly is a lifestyle change and also a hero's journey. Back in December, I had nary a clue as to the positive changes that would occur in my life from getting healthy...it's really been quite an eyeopener.

Enjoy,

iaf

That's great! Where's the pics?!

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Morning,

Yep, I have to do that. I spent half an hour yesterday looking for a good 'before picture' - I never quite realized how much I had avoided the camera during the past few years!

But I'll tell you this - every time I dress in my sleeveless camouflage karate gi and see my extremely decent deltoids and the fact my waist is smaller than my top or bottom....wow, I smile up a storm.

iaf

Congratulations!

What an awesome acheivement.
Cathy

lol i had the same thing looking for 'before' pics
I still cant find any of me at my biggest other than one on a phone camera that we cant get off! :/

Good morning,

I finally have my before and after pictures! As you can tell, there's still some to go...but wow, what a difference!

Before: This was taken at my 2nd heaviest about 3 years ago. It's actually photoshopped - the original is me surrounded by a group of kids (but as I don't have permission to post their pictures, I just cut myself out and put me in a park).



Now, here's a picture taken of me a few days ago. Whatcha think? :-) It's been one heck of a journey....but most rewarding.



Enjoy,

Barbara

FANTABULOUS!!!!!! what a very huge accomplishment, you look GREAT! How did you do it?

Hi!

Thanks for the nice comments! This is month 10+ or so - you can read how I did it at my Weight Loss Diary.

Basically, I simply 'turned the switch' in my mind and researched my way to the one particular weight loss path that worked for me. For the first 9 months, I was mainly low-carb, and now I'm realizing, gosh, I can simply eat 'normal' now (I no longer eat junk food so excess calories are not a problem for me).

I also have become one with the iron...and trained myself to really appreciate strong solid deltoids/biceps/etc. You see, even when overweight, weight lifting can help define your muscles...and I got that immediate satisfaction of seeing positive changes in my body (even when the weight plateaued).

It's finally become a way of life to me - I'm not so much on a diet as I am living the way that produces the most pleasure for me.

Hope that helps!

Best wishes,

Barbara

You look amazing! Great job!

Thanks for giving me a morning boost! And I'm looking at the pictures adn thinking, if 30 - 40lbs can make such a difference, I can actually look forward to having lots to celebrate along the long, long route to my goal (starting weight 303lbs, target 130lbs). Sigh. But hey, every pound lost counts!

Hey, you look great. Way to go! I hope to be there soon. You're very motivating.

you ARE hot!! that's awesome! congrats on your accomplishment